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Chuck in Indiana · 05-18-2012, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalfloss

Dean...you mean I have other options than buying a 2012?...

Mental,

There are several options for more fuel carrying capability. You're aware of the auxillary tank from Italy that fits in the cavity on the opposite side of the muffler -- expensive but effective. Several owners in the US have installed it. BillD used a couple Rotopax fuel containers mounted on the top of his rear side cases for a trip to Alaska and BigTex used a 4 gallon auxillary tank from Jaz Products mounted on his passenger's seat. Another way we haven't seen here -- Paul Glaves, long time Beemer rider had Jesse make up a special rear top case for his R1150R with the top half for normal storage and the bottom half for extra fuel.

There are certainly more than one ways to gain that fuel range if you need it for your style of riding.

mentalfloss · 05-18-2012, 05:13 AM

Chuck,
Thanks for the ideas. I have thought of all of those ,except the jessee top case(cool). The stucchi aux tanks are not available again according to MG cycle. I have heard there are some problems with the second version from some on these forums. I hope I am wrong. I would love for the stucchi tank to be my option. As long as it is trustworthy to work correctly.

If anyone knows anything about the stucchi tank please share.

My 09 is such a strong runner that really the main reason why I would buy a 2012 is extra range.
I have given thought to rotopax and consider it a real option. I wonder if there is room on the inside of the pannier rack for a roto pax?
I have seen it on a GS.
I will look into the jaz products tank.

I ride my 09 and think there is no way I would ever get rid of it

except for the range.

Chuck in Indiana · 05-18-2012, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalfloss

Chuck,...I have given thought to rotopax and consider it a real option. I wonder if there is room on the inside of the pannier rack for a roto pax?...I will look into the jaz products tank.

Mental,

The Rotopax come in different sizes, so you should be able to find one that will fit on the inside of your right rear case. Many of the pictures I have seen have them mounted on the top of the rear case covers, on both sides.

A few years ago, I had a Jaz Products 4 Gallon tank (P/N 290-104-01) on my Kawa Voyager. It gave me 11 gallon capacity which was very nice for long days, since I was pulling a trailer at the time. I think that is also what BigTex has on his Stelvio. Pictures I've seen of his set up has the tank on the passenger's seat and then some sort of line (possibly gravity) to get the fuel to the main tank. If you can do it with gravity it would be an easy installation, but you have to give up the passenger's seat for other purposes, unless you mount the tank where the rear top case would normally mount.

bigtex · 05-18-2012, 07:13 AM

The tank was too low for gravity, so I added a generic fuel pump and a handlebar toggle switch.

jwdub · 05-18-2012, 07:22 AM

Mentalfloss,

I'm still using the Stucci but haven't installed the replacement fuel lines with the new check valves. Mine continues to work as it should as long as I wait until the main tank has sufficient room to hold all of the fuel in the Stucci tank. You may remember that the check valve between the Stucci and the main tank was defective from the start. There are certainly less expensive options out there, but I'm happy with the Stucci with the weight of the fuel low and close to the centerline.

Blakebird · 05-24-2012, 05:11 AM

anyone get their phone call yet?

boxermoose · 05-24-2012, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

anyone get their phone call yet?

I just send a e-mail ot MPH asking if they had heard anything & am waiting a response - however I think it unlikely to be riding this long weekend I'll bet

WitchCityBallabio · 05-24-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck in Indiana

Mental,

The Rotopax come in different sizes, so you should be able to find one that will fit on the inside of your right rear case. Many of the pictures I have seen have them mounted on the top of the rear case covers, on both sides.

That's what I did. Mounted a one gallon on both sides of my Trax top case. I figure it'll give me a range of about 300 miles. I mounted them though to ensure that the wife's Griso had enough fuel for the long stretches we're gonna have on our cross country trip this summer. Also using it as a supply for our camping stove.

Do these cans make my bikes' ass look big?

:)

DLdeano · 05-28-2012, 01:36 PM

I call my bike Trudy...as in "BIG BOOTY TRUDY."

Prepping for a trip myself; going to FL to play some golf with my brothers. Trudy is ready with a fresh service and the obligatory WIDE LOAD sign...

Quote:

Originally Posted by WitchCityBallabio

Do these cans make my bikes' ass look big?

03x2 · 05-29-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLdeano

I call my bike Trudy...as in "BIG BOOTY TRUDY."

Prepping for a trip myself; going to FL to play some golf with my brothers. Trudy is ready with a fresh service and the obligatory WIDE LOAD sign...

Are you taking your clubs with you?

Holeshot08 · 05-29-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

anyone get their phone call yet?

I just returned from Montana really hoping for a voicemail to come get my NTX...

mentalfloss · 05-30-2012, 07:32 AM

MPH in Houston just posted on facebook that they will get 2012 NTX's by

Friday!

boxermoose · 05-30-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mentalfloss

MPH in Houston just posted on facebook that they will get 2012 NTX's by

Friday!

Hopefully - one of which is mine - but I'll not hold my breath until they actually have unloaded the truck and called

Sock Monkey · 05-30-2012, 09:46 AM

In case you guys haven't seen this video. Pretty entertaining comparo of the Multistrada 1200S, Stelvio NTX, and KTM 990 Dakar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=VvHg63wGQfc

-SM

Toadride · 05-30-2012, 09:51 AM

Oh oh! Wonder how a short fat old guy is gonna pick it up?

05-18-2012, 07:13 AM	#2269
bigtex Rocky Mountain High Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Northern Colorado Oddometer: 469	The tank was too low for gravity, so I added a generic fuel pump and a handlebar toggle switch. __________________

05-24-2012, 05:11 AM	#2271
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,353	anyone get their phone call yet? __________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present

05-30-2012, 09:46 AM	#2279
Sock Monkey Corporate slave Joined: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA, Earth Oddometer: 1,570	Stelvio, Multistrada, and KTM 990 comparo video In case you guys haven't seen this video. Pretty entertaining comparo of the Multistrada 1200S, Stelvio NTX, and KTM 990 Dakar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=VvHg63wGQfc -SM __________________ aka NoVector Current: 2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, 2008 Yamaha WR250R, 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport - FOR SALE - PM me since they keep deleting my Flea Market ad Gone: Moto Guzzi Norge, BMW R1200GS, BMW F650 GS Dakar, KTM 520 EXC, Suzuki DRZ400E, and the list goes on.......

05-30-2012, 09:51 AM	#2280
Toadride NTXer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Done Roamin/Now Homin. Oddometer: 716	Oh oh! Wonder how a short fat old guy is gonna pick it up? __________________ I once was lost but now I'm...no wait, I'm still lost.

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05-18-2012, 05:13 AM	#2267
mentalfloss Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Outside Lawrence Kansas Oddometer: 286	Chuck, Thanks for the ideas. I have thought of all of those ,except the jessee top case(cool). The stucchi aux tanks are not available again according to MG cycle. I have heard there are some problems with the second version from some on these forums. I hope I am wrong. I would love for the stucchi tank to be my option. As long as it is trustworthy to work correctly. If anyone knows anything about the stucchi tank please share. My 09 is such a strong runner that really the main reason why I would buy a 2012 is extra range. I have given thought to rotopax and consider it a real option. I wonder if there is room on the inside of the pannier rack for a roto pax? I have seen it on a GS. I will look into the jaz products tank. I ride my 09 and think there is no way I would ever get rid of it except for the range.

05-18-2012, 07:22 AM	#2270
jwdub Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Oddometer: 374	Mentalfloss, I'm still using the Stucci but haven't installed the replacement fuel lines with the new check valves. Mine continues to work as it should as long as I wait until the main tank has sufficient room to hold all of the fuel in the Stucci tank. You may remember that the check valve between the Stucci and the main tank was defective from the start. There are certainly less expensive options out there, but I'm happy with the Stucci with the weight of the fuel low and close to the centerline.

05-30-2012, 07:32 AM	#2277
mentalfloss Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Outside Lawrence Kansas Oddometer: 286	MPH in Houston just posted on facebook that they will get 2012 NTX's by Friday!